What's A Weber Braai, BBQ or Barbecue?

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Weber, an American company were amongst the first to commercialise kettle braaing as we call it in South Africa. Of course others call it barbecue, BBQ and even barbeque. No matter what you call the art and science of cooking in the open you can't beat a braai on the Weber. And who can forget the famous old "Braaivleis, Sunny Skies and ...." jingle TV ad of some years ago.

Weber in South Africa also pioneered the sales of braais to the mass market through outlets like Pick 'n Pay and Makro. Today the range of braai models is quite staggering and things have come a long way in the last 15 years or so. Even the UK has become a leading barbecue market.

My wife cooks the Christmas turkey in a Weber every year.

The Story of Weber

When George Stephen, founder of Weber-Stephen Products Co., designed his first kettle-shaped barbecue grill in 1951, he sparked a backyard revolution. Tired of complaining about flat, open braziers that exposed his food to wind, ashes, and charring flare-ups, he decided to put a lid on it - literally.

At the time, George worked at Weber Brothers Metal Works outside Chicago, welding large metal spheres together to make buoys. It was in these very spheres that his idea took shape. He knew a rounded cooking bowl with a lid was the key to success. He added three legs to the bottom, a handle to the top, and took the oddity home.

Georges folly was in such hot demand he couldn't make them fast enough. The popular kettle shape quickly became an American icon for food and fun. In 1985, Weber began producing the highly rated Genesis gas grill. Suddenly consumers could enjoy the convenience of gas grilling without sacrificing quality or flavour.

Today, every Weber grill comes equipped with a legacy of caring. Call us perfectionists, but we're dedicated to building the best grill you can buy. That's because we know that when you've got friends and family hovering around the grill, the last thing you want to contend with is shoddy construction or burned food. So we do our homework, designing products that won't let you down. The result? A line of grills that are easy to assemble, last for years, and deliver exceptional results every time.